It is impossible to dissolve and close a SASU free of charge. However, it is possible to minimize the costs by carrying out part of the operation yourself or by calling on a free online legal service.
Dissolving and liquidating a SASU entails administrative costs
Closing a SASU first involves its dissolution, then its liquidation. A amicable liquidation is possible only if the company is in good financial health. This procedure is exempt from any costs with regard to the execution of the liquidation operations ... except those arising from the mandatory formalities.
Here's a very overview of the cost of closing a SASU :
| Steps | formalities | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dissolution | Publication of a legal announcement Filing a case at the commercial court |
178,80 € 76,01 € |
| Clearance | Publication of a legal announcement Submitting an application for striking off to the registry |
129,60 € 13,93 € |
This therefore amounts, at a minimum, to 400 € to dissolve and liquidate a SASU. This amount was higher before December 31, 2020, because the registration fees for the deed of dissolution had to be added (€375 or €500 if the capital exceeded €225).
If the sharing of assets is carried out between partners who are natural persons, a taxation of 2,5% of the liquidation bonus is also due.
If the company is accompanied by a chartered accountant, a lawyer or an online service to complete the legal formalities, additional costs are to be expected between €150 and €3.
Tips for liquidating a SASU at a low price
There are several ways to close a SASU without spending a fortune. These methods make it possible to significantly reduce the amount of administrative costs and to achieve zero forassistance.
Lower the cost of mandatory fees
The early dissolutions and amicable liquidations are governed by flexible rules. The law does not specify a minimum period between the two procedures. Therefore, if the operation is not very complicated, it is possible to conclude dissolution and liquidation on the same day.
However, liquidation procedures must be about to be completed before the day of dissolution (sale of assets, collection of debts and payment of debts). The balance sheet of the company then includes only cash assets and only shareholders' equity in liabilities.
By opting for this mode of closure, the company merges the two legal announcements in one. It therefore saves the price of an advertisement. She also realizes a gain on the court costs (approximately €15). There dissolution and liquidation cost, in this case, approximately 300 €.
Please note that not all registries agree to cancel a dissolved and liquidated SASU on the same day. It is advisable to inquire beforehand by contacting the registry on which the company depends.
Do it yourself or find a free online service
To further contain the cost of other expenses, the company has no choice but to take care of herself of legal documents related to closure. In this case, we can speak of free since the company takes care of everything, including:
- Write the minutes of ordinary and extraordinary general meetings,
- Complete forms M2 (declaration of modification) and M4 (request for cancellation),
- Write and send for distribution legal announcements of dissolution and liquidation,
- Constitute and submit files to the registry of the commercial court.
Some websites offer “free” dissolution and liquidation packs. In general, the offer includes the automatic generation of deeds, the filling of forms as well as the publication of legal notices. But you should know that the legal department still margins on the price of legal announcements to be remunerated. So the pack is not as free as it looks…
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